2007 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro Automatic vs. 2007 Audi A6 3.2 FSI Quattro Automatic
To start off, both 2007 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro Automatic and 2007 Audi A6 3.2 FSI Quattro Automatic were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,123 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Audi A6 3.2 FSI Quattro Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 3.2 FSI Quattro Automatic (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2007 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro Automatic. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 3.2 FSI Quattro Automatic should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro Automatic weights approximately 140 kg more than 2007 Audi A6 3.2 FSI Quattro Automatic.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro Automatic (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A6 3.2 FSI Quattro Automatic. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A6 3.2 FSI Quattro Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro Automatic | 2007 Audi A6 3.2 FSI Quattro Automatic | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A6 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3123 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
